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Forearms

Forearms Exercises

Exercises targeting Forearms.

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Dumbbell Bicep Curl
Beginner

Dumbbell Bicep Curl

Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand at arm's length. Keep your elbows close to your torso and rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward. This will be your starting position.

Biceps
Forearms
Dumbbells
Dumbbell Clean
Intermediate

Dumbbell Clean

Begin standing with a dumbbell in each hand with your feet shoulder width apart.

Hamstrings
Calves
+6
Dumbbells
Dumbbell Incline Row
Beginner

Dumbbell Incline Row

Using a neutral grip, lean into an incline bench.

Middle Back
Biceps
+3
Dumbbells
Dumbbell Lying Pronation
Intermediate

Dumbbell Lying Pronation

Lie on a flat bench face down with one arm holding a dumbbell and the other hand on top of the bench folded so that you can rest your head on it.

Forearms
Dumbbells
Dumbbell Lying Supination
Intermediate

Dumbbell Lying Supination

Lie sideways on a flat bench with one arm holding a dumbbell and the other hand on top of the bench folded so that you can rest your head on it.

Forearms
Dumbbells
Dumbbell Skull Crusher
Beginner

Dumbbell Skull Crusher

Lying triceps isolation with dumbbells. The defining motion is an arc of the dumbbells toward the forehead with elbows fixed; each arm works independently.

Triceps
Forearms
Dumbbells
EZ-Bar Skullcrusher
Beginner

EZ-Bar Skullcrusher

Using a close grip, lift the EZ bar and hold it with your elbows in as you lie on the bench. Your arms should be perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.

Triceps
Forearms
EZ Bar
Farmer's Walk
Intermediate

Farmer's Walk

There are various implements that can be used for the farmers walk. These can also be performed with heavy dumbbells or short bars if these implements aren't available. Begin by standing between the implements.

Forearms
Core
+5
Dumbbells
Finger Curls
Beginner

Finger Curls

Hold a barbell with both hands and your palms facing up; hands spaced about shoulder width.

Forearms
Barbell
Hang Clean
Intermediate

Hang Clean

Begin with a shoulder width, double overhand or hook grip, with the bar hanging at the mid thigh position. Your back should be straight and inclined slightly forward.

Quadriceps
Calves
+6
Barbell
Hang Clean - Below the Knees
Intermediate

Hang Clean - Below the Knees

Begin with a shoulder width, double overhand or hook grip, with the bar hanging just below the knees. Your back should be straight and inclined slightly forward.

Quadriceps
Calves
+6
Barbell
Hang Snatch
Advanced

Hang Snatch

Begin with a wide grip on the bar, with an overhand or hook grip. The feet should be directly below the hips with the feet turned out. Your knees should be slightly bent, and the torso inclined forward. The spine should be fully extended and the head facing forward. The bar should be at the hips. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Core
+7
Barbell
Hang Snatch - Below Knees
Advanced

Hang Snatch - Below Knees

Begin with a wide grip on the bar, with an overhand or hook grip. The feet should be directly below the hips with the feet turned out. Your knees should be slightly bent, and the torso inclined forward. The spine should be fully extended and the head facing forward. The bar should be just below the knees. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Core
+7
Barbell
Heaving Snatch Balance
Intermediate

Heaving Snatch Balance

This drill helps you learn the snatch. Begin by holding a light weight across the back of the shoulders. Your feet should be slightly wider than hip width apart with the feet turned out, the same position that you would perform a squat with.

Quadriceps
Core
+5
Barbell
Incline Barbell Triceps Extension
Intermediate

Incline Barbell Triceps Extension

Hold a barbell with an overhand grip (palms down) that is a little closer together than shoulder width.

Triceps
Forearms
Barbell
Jump Rope
Beginner

Jump Rope

Full-body cardio warmup. Elevates heart rate quickly while improving coordination and warming the calves, shoulders, and wrists.

Calves
Shoulders
+2
Jump Rope
Keg Load
Intermediate

Keg Load

To load kegs, place the desired number a distance from the loading platform, typically 30-50 feet.

Lower Back
Core
+9
Other
Kipping Muscle Up
Intermediate

Kipping Muscle Up

Grip the rings using a false grip, with the base of your palms on top of the rings.

Lats
Core
+6
Other
Kneeling Forearm Stretch
Beginner

Kneeling Forearm Stretch

Start by kneeling on a mat with your palms flat and your fingers pointing back toward your knees.

Forearms
Bodyweight
Leverage Shrug
Beginner

Leverage Shrug

Load the pins to an appropriate weight. Position yourself directly between the handles.

Traps
Forearms
Machine
London Bridges
Intermediate

London Bridges

Attach a climbing rope to a high beam or cross member. Below it, ensure that the smith machine bar is locked in place with the safeties and cannot move. Alternatively, a secure box could also be utilized.

Lats
Biceps
+2
Other
Muscle Up
Intermediate

Muscle Up

Grip the rings using a false grip, with the base of your palms on top of the rings. Initiate a pull up by pulling the elbows down to your side, flexing the elbows.

Lats
Core
+6
Other
One Arm Chin-Up
Advanced

One Arm Chin-Up

For this exercise, start out by placing a towel around a chin up bar.

Middle Back
Biceps
+2
Other
One-Arm Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
Intermediate

One-Arm Open Palm Kettlebell Clean

Place one kettlebell between your feet.

Hamstrings
Forearms
+4
Kettlebell
Overhead Stretch
Beginner

Overhead Stretch

Standing straight up, lace your fingers together and open your palms to the ceiling. Keep your shoulders down as you extend your arms up.

Core
Chest
+3
Bodyweight
Palms-Down Dumbbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench
Beginner

Palms-Down Dumbbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench

Start out by placing two dumbbells on one side of a flat bench.

Forearms
Dumbbells
Palms-Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench
Beginner

Palms-Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench

Start out by placing a barbell on one side of a flat bench.

Forearms
Barbell
Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench
Beginner

Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench

Start out by placing a barbell on one side of a flat bench.

Forearms
Barbell
Palms-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench
Beginner

Palms-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench

Start out by placing two dumbbells on one side of a flat bench.

Forearms
Dumbbells
Pin Presses
Intermediate

Pin Presses

Pin presses remove the eccentric phase of the bench press, developing starting strength. They also allow you to train a desired range of motion.

Triceps
Chest
+4
Barbell